Dirty Rice

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 bell pepper (green), diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken broth; 1.5 cups white rice; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

A Louisiana favorite loaded with ground beef, sausage, and vegetables mixed into seasoned rice. Bold flavors and comfort in one pot.

50 minEasyServes 6480 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bell pepper (green), diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups white rice
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2

Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 3 minutes.
3

Stir in 1 diced onion, 2 stalks diced celery, 1 diced bell pepper (green), and 4 cloves minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5

Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and add 1.5 cups white rice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7

Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped green onions. Serve hot.

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Questions

What is Dirty Rice?

A Louisiana favorite loaded with ground beef, sausage, and vegetables mixed into seasoned rice. Bold flavors and comfort in one pot. This reference files it under Southern American dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How long does Dirty Rice take?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (25 minutes): "Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed."

What should Dirty Rice look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Dirty Rice?

The entry for Dirty Rice calls for 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Dirty Rice?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Dirty Rice uses 1 lb ground beef.

Is Dirty Rice spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Dirty Rice comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Dirty Rice contain fish?

Yes: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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